Contracted to the wrong Alpha
Chapter 70
Lilia’s Pov
When I saw the reaction of Lex’s mother back at the mansion, concerning the proclamation of Wood of Dark Wolves, I felt instant dread and anticipated the worst. Even Alveria’s expression gave off and I shook with fear. I didn’t know what activity was carried out there but I felt calm and composed at my outer expression till I was taken to a place that was darker than the shade of a dragon in a thick cave.
The sky was dark despite leaving a bright sunny atmosphere. We had just recently evacuated and when we reached a particular entrance that looked like a tunnel, I wasn’t myself anymore.
I began to walk into it as if I was being controlled against my own will. I was scared as fuck and wished to retract my steps but it was the total opposite, I saw myself moving, and going deeper until I reached a densed opening that was a little bit clear but covered in mist and thorns.
It was filled with a thick bush and tall trees that looked so ancient and that moment, I realised myself and came back to my senses.
My wolf whimpered in dread, my skin was suddenly filled with goosebumps as my legs were suddenly hooked in a thorn which pulled me down and made me fall at the next step I made. I had groaned in pain and definitely sustained a cut which I didn’t feel. My fear was so great, I heard low and deep growls that shook the very earth as I walked in, I couldn’t decipher what kind of animal was that. I shook in dread, and the darkness was sending me into a traumatic state. A loud angry howl had screeched behind me and I screamed, springing Into a hot run.
I didn’t look back but it’s as if I awakened Every other beast that was quietly taking their nap. The earth shook and different angry howls and yells took over. I ran further and deeper, crying bitterly and praying for the moon goddess to do anything at all to save my wretched life once more as I couldn’t survive it.
However, it was as if I was slapped and mocked in the face as a fierce large looking wolf with horns emerged right before me and I fell down, my body shook in dread, I went pale and trembled because at that moment, I lost my voice and how to speak. It looked so fucking deadly, with bright crimson eyes and a paw that looked like a tree trunk or bark. It howled again, fixing its hungry gaze at me and I shook my head, crying and turning back to run but screamed in dread and fell to the ground.
My blood ran cold and I froze as five more wolves were already surrounded. These ones didn’t look like shifters at all, they looked wild and starved as I cried to stupor resigning to my fate. I hated my life and cursed myself over. If I’m actually cursed, there’s no way I would lift a finger against these creatures, how on earth was I supposed to survive thus, what was Midnight Shade thinking by deciding to throw me here?
I shook with angry thoughts and it felt Strange at how they stared at me without making a move first. This act continued for seconds and for a moment I thought of the possibilities of trying to sneak my way out, it looked impossible and I bit my lips. They surrounded me like a feast they couldn’t wait to feed on and I shook like a leaf waiting to be slaughtered.
However, I made a mistake.
I stared at the ugly dreadful wolf and its eyes connected to mine instantly and it howled in anger, snapping Into a feral state and came at me immediately. I screamed, and felt a sharp slash on my skin.
What did I do aside from staring at him?
“You shouldn’t have stared at his eyes, your rogue colour gave off”. Lil screamed at me and I awaited death. The stinging pain on my skin could kill…I writhe in agony and watched as they all came to feast on me but a sound distracted them. It distracted me too but it was so severe to let them turn.
I laid there on the carpet of leaves and stared in a blurry vision.. the sight of Raven in a form I never imagined him to be. So unnatural and ethereal, he ran in a blur, what was that?
He moves after those wolves in his human form, holding back sharp edged sticks and a little knife. The first one went for him and he ran extremely fast, Good lord … it was almost like a blur, he hit the stick at the back of the Wolf’s head and when it turned to face him, Raven stabbed its eyes and a cry emanated from him.
The rest saw this and all went after him instead, I cried for Raven. He went after them too as if he was already aware of their scheme and their method of fighting. He was able to attack a few as they scratched his skin and whole body while fighting.
I cried and whimpered but I couldn’t do anything, I was bleeding in pain but I watched in horror and satisfaction as Raven tore their Irises with a super speed prowess that made me confused.
Staring at him right now in the room, looking at his Sapphire eyes that weren’t crimson anymore, I wondered if I saw things correctly or if I was just hallucinating.
I stare at his neck, hands, face and even had to turn to his back to confirm any wound or cut but Raven was as fresh as a morning flower, no trace of cut was found and I sighed.
“You’ve been Staring for ten minutes, it’s cute Luna but you have to start talking or I’ll be forced to say that you didn’t sleep a wink because you missed me that much.”
He chuckled and I smiled at him, “Are you okay Raven?”
He squinted his brows in surprise and I continued.
“Thank you for saving me back there, I was so scared…” I sighed and bit my lips, knowing that wasn’t the exact question I wanted to ask.
“Tell me Luna, what is it you wanted to ask me?” He asked me straight to the point, looking serious but not looking judgemental in any way and I swallowed, taking a deep breath and biting my lips hard.
“What are you Raven?” I blurted out and he avoided my gaze instantly and stood up as If I triggered something in him or said what I wasn’t supposed to say.
“You…you looked different back there. It’s not a kind of a wolf..”
“No Luna..” he cut me off and I gritted my teeth as the silly honorifics he keeps using. “… goodnight.” He tells me , totally dismissing me off and I swallowed.
“I can’t thank you enough for helping me, it’s a big risk and a trouble you out yourself but that wasn’t you. The speed, the eyes and…”
“That’s all you’ll ever know and I’ll protect you over and over again! So stop thanking me.”
“You’re doing this for Lex! You won’t do a dime if he’s not your Alpha. I’m sorry for asking, I was worried about you Raven. This pack is a mess and If they saw what I saw, they might tag you as being cursed too.” I told him sincerely and he swallowed, he tried in every way possible to avoid my gaze and I twitched my lips. He was returning to the stone cold Raven, I know through his countenance right now and it makes me regret why I ever asked him about what I saw.
“I’m doing this for my sister too and not only for Lex..” he suddenly blurted out and I frowned.
“If anyone dares hurt you, I see him messing with someone that looks exactly like my dead sister.” I gasped at his words and he sighed.
“I’m sorry Luna but that’s the truth you wanted, don’t worry about me. I’ll handle myself.. go to sleep already and don’t make a fuss about what you saw in the woods, it’s not happening again. We’ll try to fix this mess and no matter how you try to hide whosoever that caused your life a mess, we’ll find out and I’ll kill him before Lex does.”
“Raven!” I gasped at us words but he shook his head and turned his back at me to leave.
“He’s the reason for this mess right now, I’ll fish him out.” He said with defiance and left the room, leaving me in messy thoughts.
If he finds out it’s Felix, it’s going to be really bad. A disruption will take place and Lex would be mad at me for not telling me about our previous affair together.
I released a shaky breath and slumped to the bed, I hope I get prepared for the chaos that’s about to happen.